Shower Scrub for Coffee Lovers

Posted on 10-Aug-2006 at 07:16

I'm not a coffee drinker, but The Man is.  Once we get him a coffee maker, you can bet I'll be stealing his left-over grounds for this perky scrub!

What you need:

• 1/4 C light olive oil
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 C raw turbinado sugar
• 1/2 C freshly used coffee grounds
• 15 drops peppermint essential oil

How to use them:

• Combine everything in a medium-sized bowl and blend it with a fork. 
• Place the scrub in a wide-mouth jar and store it in a cool place.  It will keep for a week or two, maybe longer if you refrigerate it.
• While showering, apply handfuls of the scrub all over wet skin, starting with your feet and working your way up.  Pay particular attention to rough skin in areas like elbows, heels, and the like.
• After using the scrub, rinse off and use your regular cleansing products (preferably a mild soap or body wash).  Dry off with a fluffy towel, and remember to apply lotion to seal in moisture.
• Keep in mind that body scrubs shouldn't be used more than once or twice a week, especially for those with sensitive skin.